Bill Monroe
Birthday
1911/09/13
Day of death
1996/09/09 (85 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Rosine, Kentucky, USA
Also know as
William Smith Monroe
Biography
William Smith Monroe was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, who created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass". The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, who named their group for the bluegrass of Monroe's home state of Kentucky.
Acting
(2017) The Porchlight Sessions
as Self
(1991) High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self
(1993) Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
as Self
(1972) Scruggs: A Festival of Music
as Self
(2007) Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
as Self (archive footage)
(2019) Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as Self (archive footage)
(1969) The Johnny Cash Show
as Self
(1982) Yesteryear in Nashville
as Self